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Another long night of welding, but the exhaust is nearly finished now.
All that’s left for fabrication is to add the two O2 ports, and the flange union behind the tcase. After I add the union, I’ll finish weld the last piece of the tailpipe. But currently, it’s welded and hanging on two rubber isolators.Im motivated to wrap the front section so I can let the motor warm up without melting stuff. A few seconds is the longest Ive ran the motor with the exhaust in place.
Another great day of progress
Much happier with the fit now that I added a 7″ run in the 45* bend, raised everything about 2″. The weld is quite ugly, but I’m tired and it’s strong enough.
Next time up I’ll start on the tailpipe.
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Did a little more welding today, still need to add the flanges. I want to cut a section I already made, and add a 2″ spacer to bring everything closer to the floor. I am trying to decide if it’s worth it or not, I’ll chew on it a bit longer.
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Got a little more of the exhaust built today, not bad for pre-lunch progress!
Fired up Redee, sounds pretty mean (AND LOUD!!) through the Cherry bomb. I will ensure the tailpipe clears the body to prevent interior drone. Will aim to exit the tailpipe in the OEM location behind the rear tire
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Yea these things definitely predate Safety. I think once I’ve used my model 518 heater, as an adult, in Ardbeg in October. For sure it helped cut the cold, glad I didn’t go up in flames.
Last night I stayed up late fabricating some of the exhaust. I have nearly finished the first pipe with catalytic converter, it started after the header and will finish behind the T-case with a two-bolt flange. Thus far (without the flange) I can easily twist this piece into place above the crossmember and beside tcase. I can get my hand around the pipe everywhere.
To finish this pipe I need to add the flange, and a pair of O2 flanges. I still have to grind the O2 flanges to contour their shape, gonna do it at work on the belt sander. The whole thing will get painted and wrapped in Fiberglass.The next piece will go from the tcase to back of the muffler. Might be my goal for tonight.
Last night in The Shop, I repaired a curb picked atv winch. Plan is to replace the one failed o-ring which caused the water intrusion, then put it up for sale in Kijij.
It’s a Polaris brand OEM 3500lbs unit, retails new for $750.
No pictures last night, wasn’t actually planning on doing any work, but it came apart then back together pretty quickly. Will take a couple photos when I do final lube and assembly.
I also curb picked a Coleman model 513-700 catalytic heater, built Jan 1970. Clean inside and out, didn’t bother to put fuel in an test it, it’ll just sit in my collection for a few more years… I’ve got a few of these heaters already, none that are heat adjustable though.
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My custom exhaust arrived today…. some assembly required. I got 4x 45degree bend, 4x 90s, 4x 180s, and 4 four ft straight sections of 2.25″ DOM pipe, hope to start working on it tonight.
Also, I’ve finally discovered the source of raw fuel in The Shop, turns out 2 or 3 of the patches on the gas tank are not holding fuel. I’ll have to seal it from the inside at a later date. For now I’ve taken the skid plate outside so it can evaporate, and will wipe up the leak before i start welding.
Got my truck back today, Happy to report that I did not require wheel bearings or rear brakes, however Im still suffering through a vibration. Next I will be going after a road force tire balance, maybe followed up by a warranty claim if that still doesn’t help. I love Duratracs, but i despise this current set.
Brian changed my diff fluid, said it looked contaminated, like I had submerged it. I would only have to agree with that assessment. He did a steering alignment, and it is BANG ON Centre and tracking true. Also got my AC inspected and recharged in preparation of family camping trips in the truck.
No pictures of my efforts today, but in the shop. I replaced the swaybar bushings in the Tacoma. OMG finally found the source of the awful rattle/clank in the front end. Last night i layed on my back in the driveway and man handled the swaybar and got it to move slightly, so I confirmed that the bushings were toast. I’ve only driven 3 km on the new bushings and I can already tell they were the culprit.
Next up, Brian has my Tacoma in wasaga this coming Monday, replacing the rear wheel bearing’s, rear brakes and doing an alignment.
The ouchie is healing, think I dodged infection as pain and swelling has gone down two consecutive days. Even yesterday it was feeling much better. Gonna try to buy some exhaust pieces today and get to fabricating the first of many pieces from header to tailpipe.
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Made myself some brake line plugs while running a machine at work that prefers to be neglected. I dug through a scrap bin to find some broken steel pins with a stepped button, hammered them into the fitting, and welded the protruding end shut. This has both a flanged head that can’t fit through the hole, and weld preventing the pin from backing out. Just gonna chop down the excess pin, and grind it smooth.
These plugs are for another project yet to make its debut in The Shop. Just over a month to go.
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Got myself a good ouchie last night, managed to put a broken drillbit into the meat of my hand on my pinky side. I knew instantly I required first aid,Sam hooked me up with some cleaner And a big band aid. 9-hours later, this mo-fo hurts.
Yesterday in the mail I got my Fiberglass exhaust wrap. Unreal it arrived from China faster than my cell phone screen protector from Markham.
I think i need to order an additional 50′ at 2″ width to finish wrapping the exhaust south of the header, south of the catalytic to where it finishes wrapping past the t-case.
Today in The Shop, my other buddy Matt and i pushed his KLR into the shop after crossing 2ft of mushy snow which fills my backyard. Matt bought his bike in November in a snow storm and we tucked it into my back shed where the other bikes hibernate.
Matts plan was to give it a pre-safety inspection, where the only issues we found were a blown license plate bulb and a missing cotter pin in the rear axle nut.
After a successful pre-safety, Matt took his first ride on it. Now is the time for paperwork, then he’s ready to adventure.
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Here’s the two cats side by side.
The old one is 15″ long, new one just under 8″. Gives me enough space to get both O2 sensors in before the crossmember (I think).Attachments:
